A sacred lake with thousands of sacred carp and a biblical history.

Mausoleum and Holy Seat of Antiochus I of Commagene.

A Turkish monastery tucked into a cliff wall.

An ancient church on a tiny island covered in stone bible stories has controversially been turned into a museum.

The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.

Ruins of an early Roman Christian church dating back to the 4th to 5th centuries.

The site of many battles and tragedies, including the 40 maidens who leapt into the sea.

18m long sarcophagus of a constantly growing dead prophet.

The remains of the oldest synagogue in Britain lay forgotten for seven centuries, hidden under a humble shop.

The legendary luxury train passage is commemorated with a charming museum inside its former eastern terminus.

This eatery re-creates dishes from the Ottoman Empire so you can dine like a sultan.

This museum was invented in a novel before being made real by the author.

This ancient hydrological marvel is now the base of a modern outdoor cinema.

A reproduction of the famous prehistoric cave paintings is hidden underground at the National Archaeological Museum.

This small museum tucked within a subway station holds pieces from Madrid's past.

This lucky bronze frog was gifted to Madrid by a casino.

The earliest known map to show America, discovered by accident at a Paris bookshop.

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

The sumptuous ceiling was one of the last things Charles I saw before his execution.

Art Deco and “Wrenaissance” mash-up, this recently restored royal residence has been home to kings and comes with secret monkey passages included.

The townhouse where the English poet created some of his most influential work has been preserved in tribute.

Dictionary Johnson’s favorite feline.

An small and easily overlooked archaeology museum chock full of Egyptian artifacts.

A collection dedicated to the treatment of disease, held in London's oldest hospital.